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Description

Composite Materials: Concurrent Engineering Approach covers different aspects of concurrent engineering approaches in the development of composite products. It is an equally valuable reference for teachers, students, and industry sectors, including information and knowledge on concurrent engineering for composites that are gathered together in one comprehensive resource.

Key Features

Contains information that is specially designed for concurrent engineering studies

Includes new topics on conceptual design in the context of concurrent engineering for composites

Presents new topics on composite materials selection in the context of concurrent engineering for composites

Written by an expert in both areas (concurrent engineering and composites)

Provides information on ‘green’ composites

Readership

University and college professors and lecturers in the area of design of composites; University and college students particularly at senior undergraduate, master, PhD or even postdoctoral levels doing research on the design and manufacture of composites; Researchers and materials engineers in industry as reference for the work on design and manufacture of composite materials

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Abstract

Background

Design for the Environment/Design for Sustainability

Why Composites?

Concurrent Engineering in Composite Materials Development

Conceptual Design for Composites Under CE Environment

Materials Selection of Composites Under CE Environment

Design for Sustainability of Composites Under CE Environment

About This Book

Chapter 2: Concurrent Engineering, Product Design, and Development

Abstract

Introduction

The Importance of Product Development

Definitions of Product Design and Development

Different Design Process Models Developed by Design Experts

Description of Each Stage of Total Design Model

The Scope of Design for CE of Composites

Conclusions

Chapter 3: Composite Materials

Abstract

Introduction

History of Composites

Polymer Matrix Composites

Advantages and Disadvantages of Polymer Composites

Applications of Polymer Composites

Manufacturing Methods of Polymer Composite Materials

Metal Matrix Composites

Ceramic Matrix Composites

Nanocomposites

Conclusions

Chapter 4: Concurrent Engineering in Design and Development of Composite Products

Abstract

Introduction

Previous Work on CE in Composite Product Development

Some Commercially Relevant Examples of Recent Development, Trend, and Advances in the Area of CE for Composites

CE Seems to be an Obvious Route to any Sort of New Composite Product Development: How it is Differentiated?

CE Have Changed the Ways Industries Work: Industrial Experience of CE for Composites at Steelcase

Previous Works by The Author and his Coworkers in CE for Composites

Summary

Chapter 5: Conceptual Design in Concurrent Engineering for Composites

Abstract

Introduction

What Is Conceptual Design?

Conceptual Design in CE Environment

Design and Development of Composite Products Emphasizing on Conceptual Design